Which of the Following Is FALSE Regarding Information Processing and Aging

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE regarding information processing and aging?

• A)Reaction time declines as we get older.
• B)Memory for new factual information declines during adulthood.
• C)Spatial memory declines with age.
• D)Verbal memory for meaningful sentences declines more slowly than for unrelated words.
• E)Recognition declines more strongly than recall.

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Definitions:

Spiraling Failure

A situation where a series of failures reinforce one another, leading to a deteriorating condition.

Mission Devolution

The process of delegating operational responsibilities and decision-making authority from central leadership to local offices or departments within an organization.

Retrenchment

A strategy used by organizations to reduce their scale or scope in response to financial pressures, often involving cost-cutting measures and reductions in workforce.

Organizational

Relating to the structure or functioning of an organization or the collective group organized for a particular purpose.